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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dawnn Lewis. Summary of the Interview On Money Making Conversations Masterclass, Rushion McDonald interviews Dawnn Lewis—iconic actress, singer, songwriter, voice actress, philanthropist, and founder of the A New Day Foundation. The conversation traces her extraordinary career, starting from her childhood as a singer, dancer, and actor, through her rise to fame on A Different World, her decades-long voiceover career (including The Simpsons, Futurama, Star Trek: Lower Decks), and her ongoing philanthropic work supporting youth nationwide. Dawnn discusses the challenges of being a multi-talented artist in an industry eager to box people into one lane, how A Different World both elevated and pigeonholed her, and how animation opened a vast new chapter for her that has lasted more than 30 years. She shares her philosophy on longevity, discipline, relationships, and the responsibility to give back. The interview also highlights her foundation’s programs supporting students, HBCUs, and underserved communities. Purpose of the Interview 1. Celebrate Dawnn Lewis’s multi-decade, multi-disciplinary career The interview showcases the depth of her talent—from singing and songwriting to acting, animation, and Broadway. 2. Highlight representation and legacy Dawnn discusses the cultural impact of A Different World and her groundbreaking role as a Black female captain in Star Trek: Lower Decks. 3. Inspire audiences with her journey from Bed-Stuy to global success Her story emphasizes perseverance, big dreaming, and ignoring limitations others impose. 4. Promote the A New Day Foundation Dawnn details programs empowering youth, HBCU students, and underserved communities. 5. Provide insight into surviving and thriving in entertainment She shares the importance of relationships, versatility, and constant self-improvement. Key Takeaways 1. She was a “triple threat” long before Hollywood discovered her Singing, dancing, and acting from age 7–11, she began performing professionally at 10 and even launched her own musical theatre degree program at the University of Miami. 2. A Different World brought fame but also typecasting While it launched her into global visibility, it also led people to underestimate her songwriting, music, and voiceover abilities. 3. Her voice acting career spans more than 30 years She has voiced characters on The Simpsons, Futurama, Star Trek: Lower Decks, Craig of the Creek, Fairly OddParents, Mortal Kombat, and many more.Her entry into animation came from imitating her young niece for a role. 4. Representation matters deeply to her Seeing Nichelle Nichols on Star Trek inspired her as a child; today, Dawnn is one of the very few Black captains in the Star Trek universe. 5. The industry rewards resilience and relationships Dawnn emphasizes that her longevity comes from consistently doing excellent work and nurturing her professional network. 6. She founded the A New Day Foundation to uplift youth Her programs serve teens, HBCU students, and communities nationwide, providing mentorship, laptops, scholarships, and life skills training. 7. Dawnn’s journey is one of intentional growth and constant reinvention She never stopped expanding—into Broadway, television, songwriting, animation, philanthropy, and leadership. Notable Quotes (All quotes from the uploaded transcript.) On talent and early training “I was singing, dancing at seven, acting at eleven… doing all three professionally since I was about ten years old.” “I thought I was going to be a recording artist… I had my own single out. I was charting on Billboard.” On being boxed in “I didn’t start getting pigeonholed until I did A Different World… now you’re just an actress.” On entering animation “There weren’t very many people of color in the animation world… the director said, ‘Who are you? How come I never met you before?’” “I get to voice characters they wouldn’t hire me visually to play.” On representation and Star Trek “In the legacy of Star Trek, it’s me and Avery Brooks as the Black captains.” “Seeing Nichelle Nichols made me hopeful… she was my hero.” On career longevity “You quiet the naysayers by just showing up and doing the work.” “God keeps opening doors and giving me what I need to walk through them successfully.” On giving back “I am my best investment.” (also used in her foundation’s mission) “Where you were yesterday is not where you have to end up today.” @#SHMS #STRAW #BESTSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dawnn Lewis. Summary of the Interview On Money Making Conversations Masterclass, Rushion McDonald interviews Dawnn Lewis—iconic actress, singer, songwriter, voice actress, philanthropist, and founder of the A New Day Foundation. The conversation traces her extraordinary career, starting from her childhood as a singer, dancer, and actor, through her rise to fame on A Different World, her decades-long voiceover career (including The Simpsons, Futurama, Star Trek: Lower Decks), and her ongoing philanthropic work supporting youth nationwide. Dawnn discusses the challenges of being a multi-talented artist in an industry eager to box people into one lane, how A Different World both elevated and pigeonholed her, and how animation opened a vast new chapter for her that has lasted more than 30 years. She shares her philosophy on longevity, discipline, relationships, and the responsibility to give back. The interview also highlights her foundation’s programs supporting students, HBCUs, and underserved communities. Purpose of the Interview 1. Celebrate Dawnn Lewis’s multi-decade, multi-disciplinary career The interview showcases the depth of her talent—from singing and songwriting to acting, animation, and Broadway. 2. Highlight representation and legacy Dawnn discusses the cultural impact of A Different World and her groundbreaking role as a Black female captain in Star Trek: Lower Decks. 3. Inspire audiences with her journey from Bed-Stuy to global success Her story emphasizes perseverance, big dreaming, and ignoring limitations others impose. 4. Promote the A New Day Foundation Dawnn details programs empowering youth, HBCU students, and underserved communities. 5. Provide insight into surviving and thriving in entertainment She shares the importance of relationships, versatility, and constant self-improvement. Key Takeaways 1. She was a “triple threat” long before Hollywood discovered her Singing, dancing, and acting from age 7–11, she began performing professionally at 10 and even launched her own musical theatre degree program at the University of Miami. 2. A Different World brought fame but also typecasting While it launched her into global visibility, it also led people to underestimate her songwriting, music, and voiceover abilities. 3. Her voice acting career spans more than 30 years She has voiced characters on The Simpsons, Futurama, Star Trek: Lower Decks, Craig of the Creek, Fairly OddParents, Mortal Kombat, and many more.Her entry into animation came from imitating her young niece for a role. 4. Representation matters deeply to her Seeing Nichelle Nichols on Star Trek inspired her as a child; today, Dawnn is one of the very few Black captains in the Star Trek universe. 5. The industry rewards resilience and relationships Dawnn emphasizes that her longevity comes from consistently doing excellent work and nurturing her professional network. 6. She founded the A New Day Foundation to uplift youth Her programs serve teens, HBCU students, and communities nationwide, providing mentorship, laptops, scholarships, and life skills training. 7. Dawnn’s journey is one of intentional growth and constant reinvention She never stopped expanding—into Broadway, television, songwriting, animation, philanthropy, and leadership. Notable Quotes (All quotes from the uploaded transcript.) On talent and early training “I was singing, dancing at seven, acting at eleven… doing all three professionally since I was about ten years old.” “I thought I was going to be a recording artist… I had my own single out. I was charting on Billboard.” On being boxed in “I didn’t start getting pigeonholed until I did A Different World… now you’re just an actress.” On entering animation “There weren’t very many people of color in the animation world… the director said, ‘Who are you? How come I never met you before?’” “I get to voice characters they wouldn’t hire me visually to play.” On representation and Star Trek “In the legacy of Star Trek, it’s me and Avery Brooks as the Black captains.” “Seeing Nichelle Nichols made me hopeful… she was my hero.” On career longevity “You quiet the naysayers by just showing up and doing the work.” “God keeps opening doors and giving me what I need to walk through them successfully.” On giving back “I am my best investment.” (also used in her foundation’s mission) “Where you were yesterday is not where you have to end up today.” @#SHMS #STRAW #BESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dawnn Lewis. Summary of the Interview On Money Making Conversations Masterclass, Rushion McDonald interviews Dawnn Lewis—iconic actress, singer, songwriter, voice actress, philanthropist, and founder of the A New Day Foundation. The conversation traces her extraordinary career, starting from her childhood as a singer, dancer, and actor, through her rise to fame on A Different World, her decades-long voiceover career (including The Simpsons, Futurama, Star Trek: Lower Decks), and her ongoing philanthropic work supporting youth nationwide. Dawnn discusses the challenges of being a multi-talented artist in an industry eager to box people into one lane, how A Different World both elevated and pigeonholed her, and how animation opened a vast new chapter for her that has lasted more than 30 years. She shares her philosophy on longevity, discipline, relationships, and the responsibility to give back. The interview also highlights her foundation’s programs supporting students, HBCUs, and underserved communities. Purpose of the Interview 1. Celebrate Dawnn Lewis’s multi-decade, multi-disciplinary career The interview showcases the depth of her talent—from singing and songwriting to acting, animation, and Broadway. 2. Highlight representation and legacy Dawnn discusses the cultural impact of A Different World and her groundbreaking role as a Black female captain in Star Trek: Lower Decks. 3. Inspire audiences with her journey from Bed-Stuy to global success Her story emphasizes perseverance, big dreaming, and ignoring limitations others impose. 4. Promote the A New Day Foundation Dawnn details programs empowering youth, HBCU students, and underserved communities. 5. Provide insight into surviving and thriving in entertainment She shares the importance of relationships, versatility, and constant self-improvement. Key Takeaways 1. She was a “triple threat” long before Hollywood discovered her Singing, dancing, and acting from age 7–11, she began performing professionally at 10 and even launched her own musical theatre degree program at the University of Miami. 2. A Different World brought fame but also typecasting While it launched her into global visibility, it also led people to underestimate her songwriting, music, and voiceover abilities. 3. Her voice acting career spans more than 30 years She has voiced characters on The Simpsons, Futurama, Star Trek: Lower Decks, Craig of the Creek, Fairly OddParents, Mortal Kombat, and many more.Her entry into animation came from imitating her young niece for a role. 4. Representation matters deeply to her Seeing Nichelle Nichols on Star Trek inspired her as a child; today, Dawnn is one of the very few Black captains in the Star Trek universe. 5. The industry rewards resilience and relationships Dawnn emphasizes that her longevity comes from consistently doing excellent work and nurturing her professional network. 6. She founded the A New Day Foundation to uplift youth Her programs serve teens, HBCU students, and communities nationwide, providing mentorship, laptops, scholarships, and life skills training. 7. Dawnn’s journey is one of intentional growth and constant reinvention She never stopped expanding—into Broadway, television, songwriting, animation, philanthropy, and leadership. Notable Quotes (All quotes from the uploaded transcript.) On talent and early training “I was singing, dancing at seven, acting at eleven… doing all three professionally since I was about ten years old.” “I thought I was going to be a recording artist… I had my own single out. I was charting on Billboard.” On being boxed in “I didn’t start getting pigeonholed until I did A Different World… now you’re just an actress.” On entering animation “There weren’t very many people of color in the animation world… the director said, ‘Who are you? How come I never met you before?’” “I get to voice characters they wouldn’t hire me visually to play.” On representation and Star Trek “In the legacy of Star Trek, it’s me and Avery Brooks as the Black captains.” “Seeing Nichelle Nichols made me hopeful… she was my hero.” On career longevity “You quiet the naysayers by just showing up and doing the work.” “God keeps opening doors and giving me what I need to walk through them successfully.” On giving back “I am my best investment.” (also used in her foundation’s mission) “Where you were yesterday is not where you have to end up today.” @#SHMS #STRAW #BESTSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Reggie takes us back to the Yard, the HBCU campus that raised him and shaped his early understanding of belonging, pride, and pain. He reflects on how a single comment, a crowded cafeteria, and a quiet conversation with his father became the foundation for learning to deal with difference, toughness, and hiding pain. What starts as joyful memories of summer sports, friendships, and growing up on campus shifts into a moment that permanently changes how he sees himself. This chapter examines where the armor was first worn and why it remained there for so long. Book TitleMUFUCKABook Chapter Chapter Two: The YardAudibleMUFUCKA on AudibleAmazonMUFUCKA on AmazonSupport the show

Ray Ray's Podcast — Episode 177 “Nicole Baker”Emmy Award-winning news anchor Nicole Baker joins Ray Ray's Podcast for an inspiring conversation about her journey in broadcast journalism, the lessons she's learned in the industry, and what's next in her career. Nicole shares how her time at Spelman College helped shape her identity, leadership, and voice, and why HBCUs continue to play a powerful role in building excellence and opportunity.From career growth and staying authentic on camera to navigating transitions and future goals, this episode delivers insight, motivation, and real perspective for anyone chasing purpose-driven success. Recorded at Hello Studios Dallas, this episode is a must-watch for fans of journalism, media careers, and conversations that uplift culture and excellence. Subscribe for weekly episodes featuring actors, musicians, athletes, entrepreneurs, and community leaders sharing their journeys and lessons learned. Topics & Keywords: Nicole Baker interview, Emmy award winning news anchor, broadcast journalism career, Spelman College, HBCU excellence, women in media, journalism podcast, media career growth, Dallas podcast, authentic conversations, Hello Studios Dallas. Connect with Us:Instagram: @rayrays_podcastWebsite: www.rayrayspodcast.comEmail: ray@rayrayspodcast.com#RayRaysPodcast #NicoleBaker #DallasPodcast #EmmyAwardWinner #NewsAnchor #SpelmanCollege #HBCU #WomenInMedia #Journalism #HelloStudiosDallas

Welcome to Mic Check Episode 216 of Monday Night Raw (on a Tuesday this week)— where we indeed check the mics, then get straight into the real sports talk.We start with Braves Chop Talk and a moment Braves fans have been waiting on: Andruw Jones is officially a Hall of Famer. We talk about what he meant to Atlanta, why it took so long, and why this one hits different for Braves country.Then we pivot to the sports business side — because the conversations behind the scenes are starting to matter just as much as the games. We break down how the Dodgers' spending has owners talking salary cap, why MLB's labor situation could get tense fast, and what that could mean for the future of baseball. If you love the business chess moves, this is a segment to lock in on.From there, it's Hawks Talk — and it was a rough stretch: three games, three losses. We recap what went wrong, why rim protection and three-point defense are still major issues, and why some folks need to relax while the roster builds chemistry after recent moves. We also get into closing lineups, roles, and what needs to change if the Hawks are going to stabilize.We also shout out Coco Gauff for putting real support into HBCU tennis programs, because that kind of investment matters — especially for sports that usually get overlooked.And we wrap with a quick convo on the college hoops eligibility / G-League / NBA pipeline debate and why the “auto-correct” of the market always shows who's really ready.If you're rocking with The SplashCast with Reggie & Norwood, make sure you like, subscribe, and follow — more heat coming all week.#SplashCast #DiveTeamMedia #Braves #Hawks #MLB #NBA #HBCUChop Talk (03:30)Andruw Jones TO THE HALL OF FAME!!!!Braves sign young prospects Baseball News Around The League (08:00)Dodger broke baseballOwners want a salary capHawks Talk (19:45)Trailblazers (20:04)Celtics (26:00)Bucks (35:17)Koloko 2 way signing (45:30)NBA News Around The LeagueJimmy torn ACL 54:00Tennis/HBCUCoco Gauff gifts 150k to UNCF (57:25)ExtraWhat you think about players suing to comeback from the gleague to play college basketball? (58:50)

What if the very challenge you think is holding you back is actually the thing meant to launch you into your purpose?In this deeply inspirational and motivational podcast episode, Reginald D sits down with A'Santianna Austin is a 20-year-old award-winning author, speaker, poet, youth advocate and 2027 Grammy Nominated Spoken Word Artist — for a powerful, life-affirming motivational speech conversation on identity, resilience, faith, and purpose.  Less than one year after graduating college, A'Santianna published her debut book, "Melanated, Not Black," a poetic exploration of identity, culture, and self-definition.  "Melanated, Not Black," is now being used in public, private and alternative schools as well as juvenile detention centers. A'Santianna has also toured nationally and performed at HBCU's and college events.  A'Santianna leads Project 500 to empower 500 youth through literacy, mentorship and identity.Diagnosed with severe epilepsy at just eight years old, A'Santianna turned adversity into impact through storytelling, advocacy, and service. This inspirational motivational episode explores how challenges don't disqualify you—they refine you—and how faith, self-belief, and action can motivate you to rise beyond limitations and live with purpose.Many people—especially young adults—feel limited by their health, background, identity, or circumstances. This inspirational and motivational speech-driven episode speaks directly to listeners who feel unseen, unheard, or underestimated. Through.Press play now to experience this inspirational and motivational speech conversation and walk away empowered to turn your pain into purpose and your story into impact.A'Santianna's  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asantiannanijeanPurchase A'Santianna's book on Amazon:Amazon.com: MELANATED NOT BLACK: 9798262452439: AUSTIN, ASANTIANSend us a textSupport the showFor daily motivation and inspiration, subscribe and follow Real Talk With Reginald D on social media:Instagram: realtalkwithreginaldd TikTok: @realtalkregd Youtube: @realtalkwithreginald Facebook: realtalkwithreginaldd Twitter Real Talk With Reginald D (@realtalkRegD) / TwitterWebsite: Real Talk With Reginald D https://www.realtalkwithreginaldd.com Real Talk With Reginald D - Merchandise

In this episode, Tamara and Classy dive deep into their buddy read of 'The Scammer' by Tiffany D. Jackson. They examine the intricacies of the narrative, character dynamics, and the psychological manipulation that pervade the story. The discussion also touches on real-life inspirations behind the book, the role of community in college life, and the implications of the white savior trope. Throughout the conversation, they express their frustrations with the characters and the plot twists, ultimately questioning the believability of the narrative in the context of an HBCU setting.Ep 558Pick up a copy of today's book, The ScammerFind all the essential links in one spot and follow Tamara!Connect with Tamara on social media:Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/shelfaddiction/TikTok | @shelfaddictionConnect with Classy on social media:Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thebookishvirtualassistantTikTok | @classygreen1Join the SAO book club on BookClubs: https://bookclubs.com/shelf-addiction-book-club/join/Check out our sponsors and deals!

What if the breakthrough for Black boys and men in education isn't more pressure… but more belonging?In this episode of unMASKing with Male Educators, Dr. Calvin J. Hadley, Assistant Provost for Academic Engagement and Student Partnerships at Howard University, joins Ashanti for a real conversation about what's happening to Black male enrollment, why emotional safety has to come before performance, and what it looks like to build a community where men don't have to “hold it down” alone.In this episode, they cover:Why Black men often aren't given the tools to understand, and move through their emotions (and how that shows up as a “mask”)“Mirror-cleaning” work: what young Black men see when they look at themselves and how to blow limitations off the hingesEmotional intelligence as a muscle many men never got to exercise (and why naming weakness matters)The Men of the Mecca faculty/staff check-ins: “45 minutes of real check-ins”… and why grown men end up cryingHealth avoidance, cultural fear, and why “put your oxygen mask on first” isn't a cliché it's leadership“Emotion overrides intellect”: why we can know what to do—and still not do itThe crisis of Black male presence in higher ed (Howard's context + HBCU averages)Belonging, rites of passage, and the “Burning of Fear” ceremony, writing fears down and burning them together“Look to your left and right…”: brotherhood as responsibility, not just connectionTimestamps(0:01) Intro: who Dr. Hadley is + what this episode tackles (enrollment, emotional barriers, belonging, masks)(0:01) Welcome + Dr. Hadley introduces himself (son of Harold & Ernestine, two-time Howard grad, father/husband, Assistant Provost role)(10:33) Dr. Hadley: Men of the Mecca language—“taking off the mask” + not being taught emotional tools(12:30) “Mirror cleaning” + the “N-word mask” and how limitations get internalized(16:11) Emotional honesty: “I'm fairly emotional… I start crying on podcast” + “intellectual juggernaut / emotional first-grader”(24:40) Men of the Mecca: student support → faculty/staff arm → a space to check in for real(26:12) Annual physical moment: a room full of high-achieving Black men hanging their heads—health avoidance and cultural fear(27:45) “Put your oxygen mask on first”: why educator wellness is student success work(29:35) “Emotion overrides intellect”: you can't teach, lead, or heal past what hasn't been felt(41:13) Rites of passage + “Burning of Fear”: write fears down, burn them, and build responsibility through brotherhood(57:47) How to connect/partner + Dr. Hadley shares his email; closing invitation to make a mask anonymouslyConnect with Dr. Calvin J. HadleyEmail (partnerships / school districts / collaboration): calvin.hadley@howard.eduHoward University work: Men of the Mecca (student + faculty/staff community-building)Resources & Ways to EngageThe Million Mask Movement – Create a mask anonymously: https://millionmask.orgEducator Portal – Bring mask-making and emotional data into your schoolGlobal Young Men's Conference – Youth voice, belonging, and healing spacesEver Forward Club – Brotherhood, connection, and mentorshipConnect with Ashanti BranchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/branchspeaks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BranchSpeaksTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/BranchSpeaksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashantibranch/Website: https://www.branchspeaks.com/Connect with Ever Forward Club:Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/everforwardclub⁠Facebook:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/everforwardclub⁠Twitter:⁠ https://twitter.com/everforwardclub⁠LinkedIn:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ever-forward-club/⁠Support the Podcast & Ever Forward Clubhttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/branch-speaks/support#unmaskingwithmaleeducators #millionmaskmovement #takingoffthemask #BlackMaleEducators #BlackBoys #BlackMenHealing #EmotionalSafety #StudentSuccess #HigherEd #HBCU #Mentorship #Belonging #MensWellness #TraumaInformedEducation

At least NC A&T Basketball players have been accused of point shaving and Gavin thinks its time to remove sports from HBCUs!JOIN THE PATERON TODAY: ⁠⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE(03:22) Pastor Mike Todd finally responds to his congregation about the distraction of the Druski skit and Gavin wants more! - (13:05) Dad Tip of the Week: The cheat code to securing a great mentor is finding a unique way to invest into their livelihood - (17:30) Kiyan Anthony shares a dope story about Carmelo involvement in his basketball career - (34:25) Corey Holcomb vs Anton Daniels heats up with more dry snitching of cheating and corniness - (44:30) Two North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University students have been accused of point shaving afters gamblers put 500k on NC A&T - (52:00) Crystal Ballroom Wedding venue in Florida is in hot water after not refunding money to a bride who husband died before their wedding - (59:04) Gabrielle Union looks uneasy while tv host Jenna Bush Hager gushes over Dwayne Wade - (01:04:26) Congrats to Indiana on winning the National Championship and Mike digs at the SEC - (01:11:55) Lebron James not voted as a NBA All Star StarterSUPPORT THE PODCAST - Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Us On: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit to #ASKADAD: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.blackdadsclub.org/join-the-show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Mike: Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/pastormikewill/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/PastorMikeWill⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Gavin: Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/iam_gavinb/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/iAM_GAVINB⁠⁠⁠⁠

Virginia has five historically Black colleges and universities. Three are private and two public. Now, Michael Pope tells us they have new advocates in the halls of power.

I saw the power of storytelling and the responsibility we have to share stories to educate and change lives.Dr. Terésa Dowell-Vest is an Associate Professor of Communication at Prairie View A&M University and President of the University Film and Video Association (UFVA), an organization that supports film, television, and media studies in higher education.In this conversation Terésa and I discuss:* The music of Janet Jackson, Prince, and Jimmy Jam/Terry Lewis* Teaching media in a post-truth world* What UFVA is, why it matters, and how professional associations can sharpen teaching and creative practice* What filmmaking trends she sees with her students at Prairie View A&M* The short documentary her students did in collaboration with students from USC (link here)* “The Death of Cliff Huxtable” and the process of separating art from a problematic artistThanks for reading The Creativity, Education, and Leadership Newsletter! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Here is an AI generated transcript. Don't come for me.BEN: Hi everyone—Ben Guest here. Welcome to The Creativity, Education, and Leadership Podcast. Today my guest is Professor Terésa Dowell-Vest, an associate professor of Communication and Media at Prairie View A&M University and the President of the University Film and Video Association (UFVA).In this conversation we talk Janet Jackson, the media landscape for young people interested in production, what UFVA does, and more. Enjoy.Professor, thanks so much for joining me today.TERÉSA: Thank you. Thank you for having me. It's my pleasure to be here.BEN: I always like to start with a fun question. Senior year of high school—what music were you listening to?TERÉSA: Senior year of high school—1989. 1990 was a great year to be a Janet Jackson fan. *Rhythm Nation* was probably worn out in my car's tape deck. I was a huge fan.BEN: Did you do the choreography?TERÉSA: Oh yes. I can do the hands and all that—the “A‑5‑4.” I would do it, for real.And Janet Jackson was the big one, even though Prince's *Purple Rain* came out a few years earlier. That album was still in regular rotation for me in high school.And then in 1988 New Edition put out *Heart Break*—produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. That was such a good time. So yeah: Janet, Prince, New Edition—Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis were the soundtrack.BEN: '88 was when Bobby Brown's *Don't Be Cruel* came out, right?TERÉSA: Listen, lemme tell you, the eighties to be a teenager in the eighties, to be in your twenties in the nineties. What a time to be alive.BEN: Yeah. I love it. Okay, second fun question. What's your pick for best picture this year?TERÉSA: I'd say *Sinners*. There are a few this year, but funny enough I actually focused more on television—I was obsessed with *Stranger Things* and *Severance* (and one other show I'm blanking on), so I didn't get to the movies as much. But I did see *Sinners* and it really stuck with me. I should preface that by saying I'm not as familiar with the entire pool, but I'm almost confident it'll be a strong contender.BEN: So good. I saw that your MFA thesis was titled *The African American Producer Is the American Griot*. Can you talk about that—maybe even in relation to *Sinners*?TERÉSA: I've always been fascinated by the power of storytelling. My bachelor's degree and my MFA are both in theater because I love live engagement. That also shaped me as a professor—I love being in front of students and engaging in a transactional, interactive way, not just a linear one. Theater and education give me that kind of exchange with an audience.For my graduate thesis I came to know Dr. Maulana Karenga—best known for creating Kwanzaa. He was chair of the Black Studies program at California State University, Long Beach. During my years there (1994–1997), I was the only Black student in the program, and in 1997 I became the first Black person to graduate with my particular degree from that program. Even in the '90s I was thinking: why are we still talking about “firsts” and “onlys”?I wanted to bridge storytelling with the legacy of slavery and survival—my own ancestors were from Virginia, where I was born and raised. Dr. Karenga taught me the concept of the *griot*—the storyteller—and the responsibility that comes with that. In the U.S., storytelling often gets treated as frivolous—an extracurricular, “nice to have.” A lot of Black parents, especially, don't want their kids studying film, theater, or the liberal arts because it doesn't seem like a stable livelihood. I started undergrad as an accounting major and didn't tell my dad I'd switched to theater until graduation day—he found out when they called my name under the College of Arts instead of the College of Business. That's the mindset I came from: my family wanted us to succeed, and the arts read as struggle, not a viable career.But there's honor in being a storyteller. That idea changed how I saw theater.And it was the '90s—*Rent* was happening, and I was in Los Angeles, flying back and forth to the East Coast to see Broadway shows that weren't just entertaining; they were educating and changing lives. I remember *The Life*—not a massive hit, but it told the story of Black and Brown women working as call girls in New York City. You'd think, “Is that a Broadway story?” But the music was outstanding.And there were so many others—*Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk* with Savion Glover, looking at African American history through tap and music. During that period I really saw the power of storytelling—and the responsibility we have to tell stories that educate and change lives.BEN: That's so powerful. The responsibility of storytelling to educate and change lives.TERÉSA: Yeah.BEN: It's one of the things I've often thought as a teacher: I'm a storyteller. How do you construct a lesson so students are receptive? It's like you're telling a story over a unit, a curriculum, or even a single lesson.TERÉSA: When you engage with students and give them permission to share their stories, you're not really “teaching” in the traditional sense anymore. It becomes more like peer engagement than “I'm the teacher, I know the things, and I'm telling you the things.”Students receive it differently when they feel you're invested in who they are—not just their grade.BEN: There's a great quote, I think it's Roger Ebert films, but really stories are empathy machines.TERÉSA: Yeah.BEN: It allows us to walk in someone else's shoes for a moment. There was a reconciliation group in Mississippi whose motto was: “Enemies are people whose stories we haven't heard.”TERÉSA: Incredibly profound. When we think about fear, it's often a lack of understanding—no connection to the thing you're afraid of. Hearing stories can build that connection.BEN: Can you talk about the importance of media education? I'm a documentary filmmaker, documentary filmmaking in today's world where so much of where we are in a post-truth society.TERÉSA: There are mechanics to telling the truth, and mechanics to telling a lie. In fiction you see this a lot—shows like *The Mentalist* or *Law & Order* where someone reads body language, eye movement, and so on to figure out whether someone is lying.What matters for media education is helping students understand the “tells” in information—how to challenge and debunk claims instead of assuming, “Someone told me a thing, so it must be true.”I didn't fully appreciate how urgent that was until the pandemic, when early reporting was all over the place and a lot of it conflicted. Being able to sort honest, vetted information from dishonest or speculative claims mattered in a very concrete way—like realizing you probably shouldn't drink bleach.Coming out of that period, teaching media studies has meant teaching reporting with integrity. You can't just assume something is true—not because people are “bad,” but because people absorb information differently based on what they've experienced.I do a lecture with my senior capstone students on the difference between **knowledge** and **information**. Knowledge is shaped by culture, character, race, gender, where you grew up, what language you speak, what faith you practice—so it can carry bias. Information, on the other hand, is verifiable and can be vetted. 2 + 2 = 4 no matter who you are.Good storytelling—and good journalism—knows how to bridge knowledge and information with integrity. When I have journalism students who lean into opinion-driven news—whether it's Fox, MSNBC, whatever—I tell them: that's playing to an audience's sensibilities. It can be entertaining, but it isn't the same as straight reporting. Then there's reporting that aims to be more information-based—“Here's what happened today.” That also needs to be taught. We're in a moment where students need tools to tell the truth, recognize lies, pick them apart, and trust their internal compass about what's important to share.And Ben—my answers get long. You might have to cut me off.BEN: I'm going to cut you off when what you're saying stops being interesting—so I doubt I'm going to cut you off.You're the President of the University Film and Video Association. For listeners: what is UFVA?TERÉSA: UFVA is a nationally recognized organization of university and college educators and institutions focused on film, television, and media studies—both practice and theory. We're a collective of makers and scholars. Our members hold a range of degrees—MAs, MFAs, MS degrees, PhDs, EdDs.As an organization, we examine how film and television are used—and we keep digging into how the field is evolving through innovation and emerging technology. Each year we host a conference (typically in July) where we share classroom best practices and research, and we analyze how film sparks conversation.You asked me earlier about a front-runner for Best Picture. I think about *Sinners* as a kind of textbook in a lot of ways. One of my students gave an informative speech last semester on the history of hoodoo, and she referenced *Sinners* heavily because it's central to the film. In that moment she used a movie as a learning text.That's what UFVA does: we create space to share those opportunities through research and scholarship, and we bring it back to our students and institutions.BEN: You said “best practices,” and I want to come back to that because it's a rabbit hole I love.But first: in an interview you did with the *Journal of Film and Video*, you said you were about to start your UFVA presidency and weren't sure what to expect. Now that you've lived it—how was it?TERÉSA: One of the biggest things I've learned—maybe I've only really realized it in the last couple of months—is that joining an association as an educator keeps the fire hot. It keeps you learning.As UFVA President, I've met so many people who've inspired me. It's not that I want the presidency to end; it's more like, “I need more time to implement everything I'm learning from colleagues.” It also pushed me to partner with other organizations and communities I knew about but hadn't been deeply involved with.I joined UFVA because of the pandemic. Before that I'd never even heard of the University Film and Video Association. I was the kind of person who kept my head down and did my work in my silo, and I was fine with that. But when the pandemic hit, no one knew what to do with film production courses in quarantine.I reached out to colleagues—thinking maybe eight or ten of us would hop on Zoom and talk through hybrid and online teaching. That snowballed. People said, “Can I invite a colleague?” I said yes. I posted on Facebook: if you teach film production or media studies and want to talk about what we're doing this fall, let's meet.Jennifer Proctor replied and asked, “Have you heard of UFVA?” I hadn't. She suggested sharing the call with UFVA, and we kept casting the net. By the time we met, there were 126 professors from around the world—about 100 universities represented, including USC, Ivy League schools, and institutions in Germany and Australia.I ran the meeting as breakout rooms—nine of them—named after Black women in film and television: Shonda Rhimes, Julie Dash, and others. So even in the mechanics of the meeting, people were saying these names and being reminded of who matters in media.Two things came out of that experience. First, UFVA invited me to join the board. I said, “Let me be a member first,” but within a few months I knew: yes, this is where I want to be.Second, I saw the gaps. There was very little representation from HBCUs, and very few Black people involved. Not because UFVA was “bad,” but because people simply didn't know. So I understood my call: help bring people in, build bridges, and create collaboration without turning it into a slogan. I love that we get to do the work without making it a “thing.” That's been the value of the presidency for me.BEN: Love it. Can you talk about with your students at Prairie View, what are some trends you're seeing with what the young people are doing?TERÉSA: Oh, child. They want to be influencers.This is the social media age, and a lot of students see it as the primary industry of their generation—and I get it. If you have enough followers and a couple brands offer deals, it can be real money. I have students with tens of thousands of followers. I'm like, I can barely get my family to like a post. And they're like, “Oh, I do nails,” or “I do lashes,” or “I show my sneaker collection,” and they'll get 10,000 likes every time they post.My reaction is: we need to be teaching this. We need to teach students how to parlay that into careers. Even if I don't personally understand every part of it, that doesn't make it non-viable.It reminds me of when we were in school. The internet wasn't even a thing when I was in college (1990–1994), and then suddenly we were on the edge of being connected to the world. Professors were saying, “This will create cheaters—you'll never look things up in books again.” Sound familiar?Now students are figuring out VR, AR, AI. They're building brands, protecting brands, learning to be CEOs of themselves. That's exciting.BEN: Yeah. I think about that all the time. It's like when people first started writing letters—somebody must have said, “No one's going to talk to each other anymore. They're just going to send letters.”TERÉSA: Exactly. Every generation has a thing—“Who's using this calculator? You need to learn long division.”BEN: I graduated high school in '93, so when you're talking about Janet, my “Janet album” is literally *janet.*—“Again,” “That's the Way Love Goes,” all of that. It's funny how, year by year, the soundtrack shifts just a bit.BEN: Okay—teaching and best practices. What's something you've done in your classroom that really leveled up your teaching?TERÉSA: Oh, wow. Gosh, I think it's less something I've done and more the intention of showing the students that their success is not coming from looking up. It's from looking over. It's the concept that. When you graduate from college, it isn't some executive that's going to give you an opportunity. It's the people you're in the trenches with right now that you're gonna build with right now. So I think the thing that's leveled up my teaching is less a thing that I can show them as much as relationships that I can help them forge and the power of networking. So our program has has a pipeline relationship with the Annenberg School of Communication at the university. The University of Southern California professor Mickey Turner, who's a professor there at USC teaches the senior storytelling for Media course similar to the communication capstone course that I teach here. And so every semester, professor Turner and I collaborate. Those two classes together and we introduced those students to each other through pitches, research topic pitches for their final capstone project. And what they see is. Students at an HBCU or students at this PWI are not different at all. They just, they, live in different states. Perhaps they come from different backgrounds, but by and large, they have similar goals. And we teach them that this is who you need to forge a relationship with because when you are at the stage of making deals or going out and work, this is the person you're gonna want to call. So I think the thing that's leveled up my teaching is my understanding. And my teaching of that understanding of how the industry works and how it can best work for them. Since you no longer have to live in LA or New York to, to make movies people are making movies on their devices. You have to now find your tribe to tell your stories and it can be much more localized. And so I teach them to build their team where they are and not. Go after this aspirational. The only way I can make it if is if I put it in the hands of someone so far away from me. No, put it in the hands of the guy sitting next to you or the young lady that's sitting on this other side and shoot your film, make your short tell the story. Do your podcast. I feel like that's leveled up. The final piece to that USC story is that during the pandemic, five of our students from Prairie View and five students from USC collaborated on a short documentary about the pandemic and how it impacted students at HBCUs, at this HBCU versus how it impacted students at a private, pWI Prairie View is 45 minutes outside of the city of Houston. We're a rural community. We're in the middle of nowhere essentially, whereas USC is in the heart of Los Angeles and those students taught, told an amazing story. I'll send you the link to the film. It's on YouTube. Told an amazing story from two different vantage points. That is a great indication of how education can be collaborative. Just as film is.BEN: Yeah. Before we started recording, we were talking about travel—and it just reminds me: travel is one of the best educations people can get. The more you interact with people from around the country and the world, the more you realize how similar we are and what we want: better lives for our kids and a better world to live in.That feels like a good place to end. For people interested in your work, where can they find you?TERÉSA: A good starting point is **thedeathofcliffhuxtable.com**. That's where you'll find my fan-fiction series—and later scholarly series—about separating the art from the artist when the artist is problematic.Bill Cosby's work touched every stage of my life: as a child I watched *Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids* on Saturday mornings; as a teenager in the '80s I watched the Huxtables and wanted to be part of that world; and in college in the '90s—at James Madison University, a PWI—every Thursday night at 8:30 we gathered to watch *A Different World*, and it made us feel connected in a way.When I think about the more than 60 women who came forward, my first thought is: that many people aren't lying. Even if one person tells the truth, it changes everything.In 2015—around the time the New Yorker reporting was circulating and more women were speaking—I started writing fan fiction centered on the Huxtable family at the moment Cliff Huxtable dies. I “killed” Cliff Huxtable to push back on the idea that Bill Cosby was “America's dad.” That moniker belonged to Cliff Huxtable—a fictional character written by an artist who created something meaningful and also did something horrific.We can't see Cliff the same way because he wears Bill Cosby's face, but they are not the same person—one of them isn't even real. Writing the series helped me illustrate that tension, and it eventually became a scholarly project.During the pandemic we hosted a virtual series with 51 artists, scholars, and actors who read chapters and then joined post-show discussions on the themes. You can find all of that through the website, and it's also the easiest way to contact me.BEN: Wow. Professor, thank you for all the, for your time today, but also for all the good work you're doing in so many different spaces.TERÉSA: Thank you. Thank you. And I look forward to listening to the podcast even more. I'm sorry that I'm just now getting hip to your great work, but I tell you what, I am going to tune in and probably hit you up with some questions and excited remarks shortly thereafter.BEN: I love it.That was my conversation with Professor Dowell-Vest. If you enjoyed it, share it with a friend. Have a great day. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit benbo.substack.com

In this week's episode of The Hog Pod, we sit down with Arkansas gymnast Morgan Price to explore her journey from building the first-ever HBCU gymnastics program at Fisk University to returning to Fayetteville as a Razorback. From making history with multiple national titles and a perfect 10, to competing alongside her sister Frankie, Morgan shares the moments, mindset, and family connection that make this year so special. Watch the full conversation exclusively on HogsPlus.com.

The Ravens are looking for a new head coach and are in the process of talking to candidates today, Mike Tomlin from the Steelers has stepped down from head coach. Health insurance put a list of the most stressed out cites and we made the top 10. The Smithsonian African American museum will launch a new exhibition of HBCU and it opens on Friday. Make sure to also keep up to date with ALL our podcasts we do below that have new episodes every week: The Thought Shower Let's Get Weird Crisis on Infinite Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Funky Friday, Cam sits down with Lady London for a real conversation about creativity, identity, and navigating the music industry on your own terms. From her journey through music, fashion, and education to the realities of dating, relationships, and balancing personal life with ambition, nothing is off limits. They unpack what it really means to be “eclectic,” the difference between HBCU and PWI experiences, and the evolving dynamics of women in rap. Honest, reflective, and unapologetically real—this is a conversation you don't want to miss.00:00 – Setting the Tone: Funky Friday Energy01:36 – Lady London Enters the Room03:14 – From Bars to Vision: Lady London's Journey04:50 – The Real Struggles of the Music Industry07:03 – Inside the Creative Process25:18 – Fashion as Identity & Expression27:07 – Cam's Philosophy on Style29:41 – What “Eclectic” Really Means31:10 – Education, Influence & Life Choices35:52 – HBCU vs PWI: Culture, Access & Reality43:19 – Balancing Personal Life & Career49:31 – Dating, Relationships & Modern Expectations53:50 – Women in Rap: Power, Pressure & Progress56:39 – Final Thoughts & Love to the Audience

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#DrKenyattaCavil #SportsLab #HBCUsports"Inside the HBCU Sports Lab" episode 762 with Doc, Mike, Wilton, JaH'son Hobbs, and AD Drew discussing HBCU news and sports.The biggest HBCU sports stories of 2025 from HBCUSports.comTOPICS10. SWAC TV provides new viewing option9. Winston-Salem State grad continues racing toward success 8. HBCU Classics canceled7. Norfolk State women put together historic season 6. CIAA remains charmed by The Charm City5. Albany State enjoys Golden football season4. Tremaine Jackson leads Prairie View to SWAC championship3. Delaware State-Norfolk State game moved to NFL Stadium 2. Hit the Harlon Hill on ‘em!1. South Carolina State Celebrates a Black College championship00:00 - Intro; Top 10 through 8 moments22:44 - 1st commercial break24:26 - Second segment -- 7 through 5 moments37:06 - 2nd commercial break38:52 - Third segment -- 4 through 2 moments55:31- 3rd commercial break57:15 - Number 1 moment of 202501:14:05 - What do you want to see in HBCU sports in 2026?01:21:40 - Conclusion@InsidetheHBCUSportsLab on Facebook Live and Spreaker.‬Contributions welcome at CashApp $JafusCavil

In this episode, Randall Barnes gives his thoughts on the 2025 Cricket Celebration Bowl viwership demographic breakdown released by Kyle T. Mosely of HBCU Legends. Randall argues that the demographic breakdown of the 2025 Cricket Celebration Bowl tells us a lot about the event and HBCU football as a whole. Later, Randall opens up and speaks about the growth of HBCU Pulse in 2025 and his goal to grow the reach of HBCU Pulse Radio in 2026. He also speaks about how you can help in this mission. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A campus shooting at historically Black Kentucky State University leads to intimidation charges against the parents of a slain student after a grand jury does not indict the man accused of killing him. A noise complaint in Texas turns into a fatal shooting after a confrontation outside a Christmas party leaves a 29-year-old man dead. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#DrKenyattaCavil #SportsLab #HBCUsports"Inside the HBCU Sports Lab" episode 761 with Doc, Charles, and AD Drew discussing HBCU news and sports.Christmas Day Show with introduction of Dr. Cavil's "HBCU Sports Lab for Youth" with Deuce and Myles McGinty.00:00 - Intro; HBCU news, notes, and updates.13:11 - 1st commercial break16:27 - Second segment -- Deuce and Myles join the show.29:19 - 2nd commercial break31:03 - Third segment -- second segment with Deuce and Myles 45:09 - 3rd commercial break47:56 - Final segment with guest Ryan McGinty's joining AD Drew and Doc49:04 - 4th commercial break01:10:15 - ConclusionTOPICS:DeSean Jackson Commits to HBCU Football With New ExtensionFlorida A&M's Pam Oliver earns Broadcasting Hall of Fame recognition from HBCUSports.com MEAC Announces Weekly Women's Basketball HonorsMEAC Announces Weekly Men's Basketball Honors Harris Makes the 2025-26 Lou Henson Early Season Watch List Clark Atlanta Triumphs at the 2025 Chris Paul HBCU Classic NBA legend Chris Paul brings HBCU showcase to Atlanta@InsidetheHBCUSportsLab on Facebook Live and Spreaker.‬Contributions welcome at CashApp $JafusCavil

#DrKenyattaCavil #SportsLab #HBCUsports"Inside the HBCU Sports Lab" episode 760 with Doc, Charles, and AD Drew discussing HBCU news and sports.Special guest: Dr. Monique Carroll, Chicago State's Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.00:00 - Intro; HBCU news, notes, and updates.13:01 - 1st commercial break15:04 - Second segment -- Dr. Monique Carroll, Chicago State's VP and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics joins the show.26:01 - 2nd commercial break27:47 - Third segment -- second segment with Dr. Monique Carroll 34:53 - 3rd commercial break38:23 - Final segment with Dr. Monique Carroll49:04 - 4th commercial break49:50 - 2025 HBCU Chris Paul Classic01:06:21 - ConclusionTOPICS:FAMU Board of Trustees Quickly Approves Quinn Gray Hire DeSean Jackson Commits to HBCU Football With New ExtensionFlorida A&M's Pam Oliver earns Broadcasting Hall of Fame recognition from HBCUSports.com MEAC Announces Weekly Women's Basketball HonorsMEAC Announces Weekly Men's Basketball Honors Clark Atlanta Triumphs at the 2025 Chris Paul HBCU Classic NBA legend Chris Paul brings HBCU showcase to Atlanta@InsidetheHBCUSportsLab on Facebook Live and Spreaker.‬Contributions welcome at CashApp $JafusCavil

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Anthony K. Wutoh, Provost, Howard UniversityIn this episode, sponsored by the ⁠⁠⁠ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, & the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,YOUR cohost is Megan Dusenbery, Chief Executive Officer, KnackYOUR host is ⁠Elvin Freytes⁠How does a provost increase graduation rates by over 20% & create programs like Karsh STEM Scholars & Humanities & Social Science Scholars that send students to PhD programs at Harvard, Stanford & Johns Hopkins?What happens when an HBCU partners with Google & Amazon Studios to create Tech Exchange & Howard Entertainment programs that give students real world experience in technology & the business of entertainment?How does a university leader with 30 years of experience think about AI's transformational impact on higher education while maintaining focus on ethics, access & preparing students for the world that's coming?Listen in to #EdUpThank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠The EdUp Experience⁠We make education YOUR business!P.S. Want to get early, ad-free access & exclusive leadership content to help support the show? Then ⁠⁠​subscribe today​⁠⁠ to lock in YOUR $5.99/m lifetime supporters rate! This offer ends December 31, 2025!

#DrKenyattaCavil #SportsLab #HBCUsports"Inside the HBCU Sports Lab" episode 759 with Doc, Charles, AD Drew and special guest JaH'son Hobbs discussing HBCU news and sports.JaH'son Hobbs joins the show during the 3rd segment.00:00 - Intro; First segment --05:00 - TV Viewership numbers for the 2025 Cricket Celebration Bowl 09:22 - Honoring Dr. Rod Paige and acknowledging the legacy of great HBCU head football coaches16:45 - 1st commercial break20:30 - Second segment -- Way, Way Too Early Look at 2026 HBCU Major Division Football Rankings32:54 - 2nd commercial break36:10 - Third segment -- Way, Way Too Early Look at 2026 HBCU Mid-Major Division Football Rankings48:09 - 3rd commercial break52:14 - A look back -- 1920 to 2024 -- HBCU football conceptual tier status53:44 - NCAA classification status: 1978 to 202454:31 - Modern Era status: 2002 to 202455:36 - Celebration Bowl Era: 2015 to 202456:48 - SWAC expansion and MEAC contraction: 2021 to 202501:08:09 - ConclusionTOPICS:2025 Cricket Celebration Bowl ViewershipMEAC Announces Weekly Women's Basketball HonorsMEAC Announces Weekly Men's Basketball Honors Erick Hunter Named FCS Football Central All-American from MEACSports.comCIAA to launch Create the Cover Challenge and Press Conference for the 2026 CIAA Food Lion  Men's and Women's Basketball Tournament from TheCIAA.comNBA legend Chris Paul brings HBCU showcase to Atlanta@InsidetheHBCUSportsLab on Facebook Live and Spreaker.‬Contributions welcome at CashApp $JafusCavil

What does it really take to stand between billion-dollar owners and the most elite athletes in the world?On this powerful episode of the Black in Sports Podcast, we sit down with DeMaurice Smith, former Executive Director of the NFL Players Association, for an unfiltered conversation about leadership, leverage, and legacy at the highest level of professional sports.In 2009, DeMaurice Smith was unanimously voted to lead the NFLPA—stepping into one of the most influential and high-pressure roles in sports business. Over a 14-year tenure, he became one of the most consequential labor leaders in modern sports history, navigating collective bargaining agreements, player safety battles, revenue sharing, health benefits, and guaranteed contracts, all while protecting the interests of NFL players in a system built on power and profit.We dive deep into:

There's a new recruitment opportunity at Health and Human Services. The agency has just launched the Roy Wilkins Fellowship. It's reserved for students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, or HBCUs, who are interested in public service. Many of HHS's divisions will host career fairs to promote the new fellowship, including the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The opportunity comes in response to an executive order President Trump signed in April, on promoting innovation at HBCU's. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#DrKenyattaCavil #SportsLab #HBCUsports"Inside the HBCU Sports Lab" episode 758 with David L. Rhodes and Tariq Wilson discussing HBCU Division 2 news and sports on the Indy Report.00:00 - Intro; First segment -- HBCU news and info06:25 - Hampton FB hires Van Malone as new head coach 11:34 - 1st commercial break14:50 - Second segment -- CAA releases 2026 football schedule33:08 - 2nd commercial break36:30 - Third segment -- Brandon King joins the show 53:36 - ConclusionTOPICS:HBCU news and sports@InsidetheHBCUSportsLab on Facebook Live and Spreaker.‬Contributions welcome at CashApp $JafusCavil

#DrKenyattaCavil #SportsLab #HBCUsports"Inside the HBCU Sports Lab" episode 757 with Doc, Mike, Charles, and AD Drew discussing HBCU news and sports.00:00 - Intro; First segment -- 14:20 - 1st commercial break16:19 - Second segment -- HBCU sports news and info20:40 - Chris Paul HBCU Classic28:40 - 2nd commercial break30:12 - Third segment -- HBCU National Championship winning head football coaches 48:01 - 3rd commercial break50:07 - 53:50 - 5 SWAC football teams with winning records since SWAC expansion in 202101:09:36 - Conclusion@InsidetheHBCUSportsLab on Facebook Live and Spreaker.‬Contributions welcome at CashApp $JafusCavil

On this episode I'm joined by Bisa Butler. We discuss her pivot from painting to quilting, what it was like for her to study at an HBCU, she earned her BFA in Painting at Howard University, how that experience shaped her and what she hopes her work does in the world. Bisa talks about her recent exhibition Hold Me Close that was previously on view at Jeffrey Deitch Gallery in LA.Bisa Butler (b. 1973) lives and works in New Jersey. She earned her BFA in Painting at Howard University and holds a MA in Teaching Art from Montclair State University. In 2020, Portraits at the Art Institute of Chicago and the Katonah Museum of Art was the artist's first institutional solo exhibition. Her quilts were prominently featured in Black American Portrait at LACMA, Los Angeles (2022) and Fabric of a Nation: American Quilt Stories at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (2021), and graced the cover of both exhibition catalogs. Her work can be found in the permanent collections of several institutions, including Art Institute of Chicago; The Smithsonian American Museum of Art; The Pérez Art Museum, Miami; High Museum of Art, Atlanta; MFA Houston; and de Young Museum, San Francisco. Butler is the recipient of the 2022 Gordon Parks Foundation Fellowship and of the inaugural “Faith in The Arts Award,” presented by Broadway Housing Communities in recognition of the legacy of Faith Ringgold. The World Is Yours, Butler's first exhibition with Jeffrey Deitch in New York in 2023, attracted thousands of visitors. Hold Me Close is the artist's first solo exhibition in Los Angeles.--------------------------------- Follow & Subscribe Website - Sign up for the Light Work newsletter Follow Light Work on Instagram Follow Folasade Ologundudu on Instagram YouTube - Subscribe to the Light Work YouTube Channel

In this episode, we open with a vibrant discussion on music and culture, starting with a playful but honest debate: Were Swizz Beatz's songs actually good? From there, we explore which producers crafted the most classic sounds of the early 2000s and share our dream collaborators from that era—a nostalgic look at when hip-hop production was evolving fast.
We then shift into the latest headlines: - 2 Chainz's son lands a sneaker deal, sparking a conversation around generational wealth and brand building. - Kim Kardashian dressing as Kendrick Lamar—is it homage, marketing, or crossing into culture vulture territory? Entertainment Industry & Power Conversations This episode's centerpiece is a deep, unfiltered breakdown of the Diddy documentary, The Reckoning. We unpack the allegations, the industry structures that enabled them, and what accountability truly looks like in entertainment.
That leads into a provocative hypothetical: Who would you rather sign with—Suge Knight or Diddy? We dissect the risks, rewards, and reputations surrounding two of the most controversial power brokers in music history. We also tackle the question: When does cosmetic surgery cross the line into “too much”? A real conversation about body image, pressure, and authenticity in the public eye. Streaming, Business & Media Moves
Big corporate news this week as we discuss the Warner Brothers + Netflix acquisition and what it means for the future of content, intellectual property, and consolidation.
We also debate the longtime cultural question: Did Netflix kill movie theaters—or did sky-high ticket prices do the real damage? A breakdown of consumer behavior, economics, and changing viewing habits. Sports News Rundown We cover a series of major sports updates: The growing conversation around coaches and background checks—what responsibility do leagues have, and are current systems enough? Chris Paul's release from the Clippers, what it signals for his legacy, and potential landing spots.
A celebration of PVAMU winning the SWAC, and what this means for HBCU athletics. Closing: Real-Life Reflections We wrap with a raw and thoughtful discussion: When family cuts ties, is it wrong? A conversation about boundaries, healing, and redefining relationships as adults.

We dive into the two largest HBCU programs in Florida and discuss what they meant to civil rights and African-American athletes in the state.

This week's session with Dr. Greg Carr and Professor Karen Hunter comes live from the 10th annual Celebration Bowl HBCU National Football Championship and Band of the Year Competition. These are Governance formation rituals where Ways of Knowing, Cultural Meaning-Making and Movement and Memory imprint our future. Against an increasingly desperate death rattle of US White Nationalism fed by intensifying media disruption and institutional assault, these Governance formations become both refuge and resistance: Bodies in formation, convening as instruction, institutions as anchors. Memory need not drift—it can advance, step by step, propelled by Sankofa and teaching us who we are and must yet be to and for each other and the world.Are you a member of Knarrative? If not, we invite you to join our community today by signing up at: https://www.knarrative.com. As a Knarrative subscriber, you'll gain immediate access to Knubia, our growing community of teachers, learners, thinkers, doers, artists, and creators. Together, we're making a generational commitment to our collective interests, work, and responsibilities. Join us at https://www.knarrative.com and download the Knubia app through your app store or by visiting https://community.knarrative.com.To shop Go to:TheGlobalMajorityMore from us:Follow on X: https://x.com/knarrative_https://x.com/inclasswithcarrFollow on Instagram IG / knarrative IG/ inclasswithcarr Follow Dr. Carr: https://www.drgregcarr.comhttps://x.com/AfricanaCarrFollow Karen Hunter: https://karenhuntershow.comhttps://x.com/karenhunter IG / karenhuntershowSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Special K lays down a hilarious yet divisive set of Man Law rules that spark laughs and side-eyes across the studio. The tone shifts sharply with disturbing headlines, including a woman found dead in a Dollar Tree freezer and emotional stories highlighting child safety and community responsibility. Sports wrap the hour with HBCU football drama, Patrick Mahomes’ season-ending injury, and another brutal loss for the Dallas Cowboys that leaves fans frustrated yet again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This jam packed episode of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show blends faith, politics, sports, and culture as the crew reacts to Donald Trump’s viral comments about Black voters, major fractures inside the GOP, and rising fears over healthcare costs. Suge Knight’s explosive claims about hip hop power players collide with celebrity controversies involving Tyra Banks, Lizzo, and the Real Housewives of Atlanta. Joy Reid goes head to head with Stephen A. Smith, while Senator Raphael Warnock delivers a sobering message about democracy, affordability, and the future of the nation. From NFL upsets to HBCU pride and classic Rickey Smiley humor, every hour delivers must listen moments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laughter and competition heat up with a Battle of the Sexes game before the show pivots to urgent headlines about expiring healthcare subsidies that could impact 22 million Americans. The crew discusses new developments involving Letitia James, Black Lives Matter leadership, and the legacy of George Floyd. In Hot Spot, Joy Reid fires back at Stephen A. Smith over comments about her MSNBC exit, igniting a passionate defense of Black journalists and media accountability. Sports updates, HBCU pride, and unfiltered commentary round out the hour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Kenda Saldana, author of the book Shades Between Reality and the Dream. Kendra Saldana is an author of literary fiction who likes to joke about being born and raised in the South Bronx but civilized by attending college in Virginia.  Specifically, Norfolk State University.  She admits to being a college dropout like Kanye West.  Yet, Kendra credits those years spent studying journalism at the HBCU as essential to honing her craft and writing style.  She loves character-driven stories that connect to the readers so strongly they become flesh and blood.  Shades Between Reality and the Dream is Kendra's first novel.   In my book review, I stated Shades Between Reality and Dream is a romance by Kendra Saldana. However, it isn't just any romance. Instead, we are thrust into the social divides of racism and classism and what happens when men and women refuse to stay within the confines of these borders.   This is a wonderful multigenerational story that explores racism and classism from the 1950s to present day - and gives the reader a glimpse into lives that may be quite unlike their own. We start with a wealthy white man who has a child with a black servant. Is it love? We move to his child - who although half black, can pass as a white man. Will he? Should he? Does he? And then there is the socialite who marries beneath her station. Does her new husband want help of his newly acquired family? Do they give it willingly? Can the two find a way to bridge the divide? And then it comes full circle as these two families collide.   Throughout the book, the reader faces prejudice on all sides and must start looking at their own life and feelings to determine where they fit in the puzzle. I suspect that is exactly what Kendra was hoping to achieve. It is a beautiful love story - with all the ups and downs. But more importantly, it is a social commentary. Don't miss this one!   Author Note: There is quite a bit of sexual content in this book. Skipping over these scenes does not substantially change the book.   Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1   Join the Novels N Latte Book Club community to discuss this and other books with like-minded readers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3576519880426290   You can follow Author Kenda Saldana IG: @bxfuerte FB: @bxwriter   Purchase Shades Between Reality and the Dream on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/4nPIbS1 Ebook: https://amzn.to/4hU67CL   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors   #kendrasaldana #shadesbetweenrealityandthedream #romance #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

In episode 289, we sit down with Joidon Jennings, Senior Manager of Digital Marketing & Strategy at Roc Nation, to unpack her journey from Alabama State to the NFL and now one of the biggest entertainment brands in the world. We talk HBCU creativity, NFL fan culture, digital strategy shifts, and the evolution of sports + entertainment. Joidon shares powerful insights for young women in sports, her proudest career moment, and what dream project she's chasing next.Whether you're a marketer, creative, sports fan, entrepreneur, or simply curious about how major brands operate behind the scenes, this episode delivers real insight and actionable game.

2025 COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF BREAKDOWNThis week's Locker Room EJ and MH dive headfirst into one of the biggest storylines in sports: Did the CFP Committee actually get it right with the 2025 College Football Playoff field?From surprise inclusions to heated snubs, the fellas break down the full 12-team bracket, examining which squads earned their spot and which programs are already calling foul on the selection process.We tap into the REAL issues shaping college football today—conference chaos, NIL power players, transfer portal madness, and whether the expanded playoff truly solves the sport's fairness problem… or just created a bigger one.This episode brings barbershop-style debate that only Black in Sports delivers. If you love college football, if you love real talk, and if you love a show that isn't afraid to ask the hard questions, this one's for you.Key Highlights:

What happens when government funding is withheld from a public university that's served generations of Black Tennesseans? And what could be possible if that debt were finally paid?Today's This is Nashville call-in episode is a companion to the one-hour radio special from WPLN News and the Tennessee Lookout. Listen now or though the WPLN podcast feed.From Nashville Public Radio and the Tennessee Lookout, The Debt traces Tennessee State University's decades-long fight for fair funding — through an overlooked Civil Rights lawsuit, a historic merger with a predominantly white university, a dramatic student hunger strike, and a lawmaker who discovered his father's old research on underfunding.This episode was produced by Camellia Burris.Guests: Dr. Learotha “Dr. Lee” Williams, Jr., Scholar of African-American Civil War and Reconstruction, and Public History at Tennessee State University Dr. George Pruitt, retired university administrator; former president, TESU; former vice-president of student affairs at TSU; author, From Protest to President Camellia Burris, Education reporter, WPLN Emily Siner, Contributing reporter, WPLN

What if launching a business was a graduation requirement? At Paul Quinn College, that's exactly what students are doing. In this episode, Dustin sat down with Jeff Meade from Paul Quinn College (PQC), who shares how this HBCU is integrating entrepreneurship into the student experience—not as an elective or a club, but as a campus-wide, curriculum-infused mission. You'll hear how students from every discipline are learning to think like founders, pitch real ideas, and even secure funding.Guest Name: Jeff Meade - Assistant Professor & Founding Director of Entrepreneurship at Paul Quinn CollegeGuest Social: LinkedInGuest Bio: Jeff Meade is the Founding Director of Entrepreneurship at Paul Quinn College, where he is leading a bold initiative: Every Quinnite is an Entrepreneur. The program ensures every student launches a venture before graduation, making entrepreneurship a core life skill rather than an extracurricular option.With over 20 years of experience growing companies and advising businesses, Jeff has scaled agencies to multimillion-dollar revenues and built client-side marketing programs that gained national recognition. His work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and Entrepreneur Magazine. Today, Jeff is pioneering venture-based learning, a model that equips students with an entrepreneurial mindset, creativity, and real-world experience to thrive as founders, innovators, and intrapreneurs in any field. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Dustin Ramsdellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/About The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

11.19.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Epstein Bill Awaits Trump, Ind. Mom’s Car Birth, Tuskegee Settlement, Fuentes Threat, Fanbase Update Congress is waiting on Trump's signature as the Epstein files take center stage. Massachusetts Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley joins us live to explain what the legislation means, how it's moving through Congress, and what the public needs to know. A Black Indiana mom was sent home from the hospital while in active labor, only to give birth in her car minutes later. Along with her attorney, she's demanding accountability and real change. Tuskegee University has settled its federal lawsuit against the American Veterinary Medical Association, ending a major legal battle over accreditation for the nation's only HBCU veterinary school. I'll talk to the school's President about their decision to settle. White Nationalist Nick Fuentes is planning to "infiltrate" politics. Fox hosts have a complete meltdown about Trump's approval rating, calling it "unfair." In our Tech Talk, Isaac Hayes III will give us an update on Fanbase. #BlackStarNetwork partner: Fanbasehttps://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (https://bit.ly/3VDPKjD) and Risks (https://bit.ly/3ZQzHl0) related to this offering before investing. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Sneaker History Podcast, hosts Robbie Falchi and Mike Guillory interview Dr. D'Wayne Edwards, a legendary sneaker designer and founder of Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design, a footwear design academy. They discuss the evolution of sneaker culture, the influence of athletes and pop culture on sneaker design, and the importance of authenticity in marketing. D'Wayne shares insights on the sneaker industry, advice for aspiring designers, and the significance of community engagement. The conversation also highlights the adidas Business Track initiative, which aims to bridge the gap between retail and sneaker design, emphasizing the value of knowledge and creativity in the industry.More Info: https://www.plcdetroit.com/SUPPORT THE SHOW:Donate Through Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/sneakerhistoryBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/nickengvallEarly Access, Exclusive Videos, and Content On Patreon: https://patreon.com/sneakerhistorySubscribe on Substack: https://substack.com/@sneakerhistoryJoin our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/xJFyWmWgzaIf you are interested in advertising to our audience, contact us: podcast@sneakerhistory.comCHECK OUT OUR OTHER SHOWS:For the Formula 1 Fans - Exhaust Notes: https://exhaustnotes.fmFor the Fitted Hat Fans - Crown and Stitch: https://crownandstitch.comFor the Cars & Sneakers Fans - Cars & Kicks: https://carsxkicks.comFor the Creators & Creatives - Outside The Box: https://podcasts.apple.com/id/podcast/outside-the-box-convos-with-creators/id1050172106[Links contain affiliate links; we may receive a small commission if you purchase after clicking a link. A great way to support the pod!]—––––—––––—––––—––––—––––—––––—––––—––––Our podcast is proudly...Recorded on Riverside: http://www.riverside.fm/?via=sneakerhistoryHosted & Distributed By Captivate: https://bit.ly/3j2muPbGET IN TOUCH:Robbie - robbie@sneakerhistory.comMike - mike@sneakerhistory.comRohit - rohit@sneakerhistory.comNick - nick@sneakerhistory.comDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/

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We're back again at the 2025 HBCU First Look Film Festival where we sat down with actor J. ALPHONSE NICHOLSON (P-Valley, Luke Cage, Madam C.J. Walker). www.instinctent.com/ontheway www.mochapodcastsnetwork.com/ontheway www.hbcufirstlook.com @onthewayweekly @kahlilxdaniel @sweatbyvee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Felicia Hatcher. Purpose of the Interview To spotlight Black Ambition, a national initiative founded by Pharrell Williams that funds and mentors Black and Brown entrepreneurs. To share insights on entrepreneurship, access to resources, and strategies for scaling businesses. To inspire and educate small business owners and innovators on how to leverage opportunities for growth. Key Takeaways About Black Ambition Founded by Pharrell Williams to close the opportunity gap for Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs. Provides capital, mentorship, and masterclasses to help founders scale. Has invested in 131 companies and awarded millions in funding. Competition Structure Annual national competition with 2,500–3,000 applications. Categories include HBCU, National Finalists, Top Prize Winner, People’s Choice. Process: Applications → 250 semifinalists → 3-month cohort → Demo Day for top 20–25 companies. Unique Approach Focus on high-quality mentorship, not “low vibrational” guidance. Includes mental health and wellness support for entrepreneurs. Partnerships with brands like Louis Vuitton for luxury retail insights. Challenges for Entrepreneurs Many fail by rushing applications and skipping info sessions. Success requires clarity, traction, and persistence—sometimes multiple attempts. Black women are the fastest-growing entrepreneurs but often remain solopreneurs; Black Ambition prioritizes team-building. Pharrell’s Motivation Believes in democratizing opportunity: “Talent is not equally distributed by zip code, but opportunity can be.” Inspired by those who believed in him early in his career. Felicia Hatcher’s Journey Former founder of Center for Black Innovation and Black Tech Week. Emphasizes resilience: “I’m a C student and a college dropout, but I never let that define me.” Advocates for creative pathways to success and capital access. Notable Quotes “Success leaves clues.” – On learning from past winners. “Talent is not equally distributed by zip code, but opportunity can be.” – Pharrell’s guiding principle. “If it doesn’t work on you in that moment, it works for you in that moment. Either way, it works.” – On persistence. “We have to start enjoying the process… be stretched, be cut by the process.” – On entrepreneurial growth. “Wealth has a need for speed.” – On urgency in closing the wealth gap. #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Felicia Hatcher. Purpose of the Interview To spotlight Black Ambition, a national initiative founded by Pharrell Williams that funds and mentors Black and Brown entrepreneurs. To share insights on entrepreneurship, access to resources, and strategies for scaling businesses. To inspire and educate small business owners and innovators on how to leverage opportunities for growth. Key Takeaways About Black Ambition Founded by Pharrell Williams to close the opportunity gap for Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs. Provides capital, mentorship, and masterclasses to help founders scale. Has invested in 131 companies and awarded millions in funding. Competition Structure Annual national competition with 2,500–3,000 applications. Categories include HBCU, National Finalists, Top Prize Winner, People’s Choice. Process: Applications → 250 semifinalists → 3-month cohort → Demo Day for top 20–25 companies. Unique Approach Focus on high-quality mentorship, not “low vibrational” guidance. Includes mental health and wellness support for entrepreneurs. Partnerships with brands like Louis Vuitton for luxury retail insights. Challenges for Entrepreneurs Many fail by rushing applications and skipping info sessions. Success requires clarity, traction, and persistence—sometimes multiple attempts. Black women are the fastest-growing entrepreneurs but often remain solopreneurs; Black Ambition prioritizes team-building. Pharrell’s Motivation Believes in democratizing opportunity: “Talent is not equally distributed by zip code, but opportunity can be.” Inspired by those who believed in him early in his career. Felicia Hatcher’s Journey Former founder of Center for Black Innovation and Black Tech Week. Emphasizes resilience: “I’m a C student and a college dropout, but I never let that define me.” Advocates for creative pathways to success and capital access. Notable Quotes “Success leaves clues.” – On learning from past winners. “Talent is not equally distributed by zip code, but opportunity can be.” – Pharrell’s guiding principle. “If it doesn’t work on you in that moment, it works for you in that moment. Either way, it works.” – On persistence. “We have to start enjoying the process… be stretched, be cut by the process.” – On entrepreneurial growth. “Wealth has a need for speed.” – On urgency in closing the wealth gap. #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When the conservative organization Blexit announced it was going to visit HBCU campuses this fall, it received backlash from students, administrators and alumni. But when it made a stop at Howard University – during the university's celebratory homecoming weekend – the reception felt mixed.Host Colby Itkowitz speaks with Features reporter Samantha Chery about Blexit's strategy and how people reacted to its visit to Howard. Then, national politics reporter Sabrina Rodriguez speaks with Itkowitz about where the Black vote stands nationally.Today's show was produced by Zoe Cummings, Sabby Robinson and Rennie Svirnovskiy. It was edited by Ariel Plotnick and Laura Benshoff. It was mixed by Sean Carter. Subscribe to The Washington Post here.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Felecia Hatcher. Purpose of the Interview To spotlight Black Ambition, a national initiative founded by Pharrell Williams that funds and mentors Black and Brown entrepreneurs. To promote the upcoming Black Ambition Demo Day and Fundable Founders Forum in Miami. To inspire entrepreneurs by sharing insights on scaling businesses, accessing resources, and building wealth. Key Takeaways About Black Ambition Founded by Pharrell Williams to close the opportunity gap for Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs. Has invested in 131 companies over five years. Provides capital, mentorship, and holistic support (including mental health). Event Details Demo Day (Nov 14): Entrepreneurs pitch and receive funding. Fundable Founders Forum (Nov 15): Masterclasses with industry leaders like Steve Stoute, Nancy Twine, and Linda Clemens. Focus on actionable strategies, not just inspiration. Competition Structure Annual national competition with 2,500–3,000 applications. Categories include HBCU founders, national finalists, top prize winners, and people’s choice. Process: Applications → 250 semifinalists → 3-month cohort → Top 20–25 awarded funding. Challenges & Advice Many entrepreneurs fail due to rushed applications and lack of preparation. Success requires persistence: “Apply again” if you fail. Building a team is essential—Black Ambition does not invest in solopreneurs. Impact on Black Women Fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs but often limited by resources. Need to shift from solopreneurship to team-building for scalability. Pharrell’s Motivation Believes in democratizing opportunity. Inspired by those who invested in him early in his career. Goal: Close wealth and opportunity gaps quickly—“Wealth has a need for speed.” How to Get Involved Visit blackambitionprize.com and join the newsletter for alerts and resources. Past winners share insights in info sessions. Notable Quotes On closing gaps:“People are too comfortable wasting the time of Black entrepreneurs with misaligned resources and low vibrational mentorship.” On persistence:“If it doesn’t work on you in that moment, it works for you in that moment. Either way, it works.” On Pharrell’s vision:“Talent is not equally distributed by zip code, but opportunity can be.” On entrepreneurship mindset:“We have to start enjoying the process that molds us, not just say, ‘I didn’t make it, I’m upset.’” On Black women entrepreneurs:“They’re the fastest growing, but largely solopreneurs. We need them to think about building teams.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Felecia Hatcher. Purpose of the Interview To spotlight Black Ambition, a national initiative founded by Pharrell Williams that funds and mentors Black and Brown entrepreneurs. To promote the upcoming Black Ambition Demo Day and Fundable Founders Forum in Miami. To inspire entrepreneurs by sharing insights on scaling businesses, accessing resources, and building wealth. Key Takeaways About Black Ambition Founded by Pharrell Williams to close the opportunity gap for Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs. Has invested in 131 companies over five years. Provides capital, mentorship, and holistic support (including mental health). Event Details Demo Day (Nov 14): Entrepreneurs pitch and receive funding. Fundable Founders Forum (Nov 15): Masterclasses with industry leaders like Steve Stoute, Nancy Twine, and Linda Clemens. Focus on actionable strategies, not just inspiration. Competition Structure Annual national competition with 2,500–3,000 applications. Categories include HBCU founders, national finalists, top prize winners, and people’s choice. Process: Applications → 250 semifinalists → 3-month cohort → Top 20–25 awarded funding. Challenges & Advice Many entrepreneurs fail due to rushed applications and lack of preparation. Success requires persistence: “Apply again” if you fail. Building a team is essential—Black Ambition does not invest in solopreneurs. Impact on Black Women Fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs but often limited by resources. Need to shift from solopreneurship to team-building for scalability. Pharrell’s Motivation Believes in democratizing opportunity. Inspired by those who invested in him early in his career. Goal: Close wealth and opportunity gaps quickly—“Wealth has a need for speed.” How to Get Involved Visit blackambitionprize.com and join the newsletter for alerts and resources. Past winners share insights in info sessions. Notable Quotes On closing gaps:“People are too comfortable wasting the time of Black entrepreneurs with misaligned resources and low vibrational mentorship.” On persistence:“If it doesn’t work on you in that moment, it works for you in that moment. Either way, it works.” On Pharrell’s vision:“Talent is not equally distributed by zip code, but opportunity can be.” On entrepreneurship mindset:“We have to start enjoying the process that molds us, not just say, ‘I didn’t make it, I’m upset.’” On Black women entrepreneurs:“They’re the fastest growing, but largely solopreneurs. We need them to think about building teams.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.